Don't live in your area, but have been scouting for over a month. Your close to highest quail densities in all four states close to you. Should be some birds around, like any hunting, scouting before season will increase your success exponentially. Drive the gravel early and late in the day, birds will be close to where you see them now. The rest is up to the dog, Take him for a walk. Chiggers are eating me up now (hateful things). Saw 4 broods in the road at the same time in a 2 mile stretch 3 mornings ago. There are birds this year good luck.